SUNI Introduces Digital Radiography and Digital Intra-Oral Camera Products

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Suni Medical Imaging, Inc. (SUNI) announced today two new products: Its SuniRay(TM) brand Digital Radiography System and the SuniCam(TM) line of Digital Intra-oral USB Cameras. ADVERTISEMENT SuniCam(TM) is a precision digital intra-oral camera that plugs directly into the USB port on a personal computer without the need for separate image capture electronics. SuniCam (TM) also comes in an intra/extra oral version, the SuniCam plus (TM). SuniRay (TM) is a high-performance digital radiography system that comes with clinical software and a miniature image capture device that plugs directly into a PC's USB port. "SuniRay and SuniCam are very exciting products," said Paul Suni, Chairman and CEO of Suni Medical Imaging, Inc., "that take the advantages of going digital to a new level of practicality. Presently, I see a tremendous surge in interest occurring in digital radiography and SuniRay and SuniCam both focus on the central concerns in digital dentistry which are advancement of quality of care, productivity and patient education." SUNI's primary customer base consists of OEM and private label partners, VARs, experienced digital radiography distributors and dental dealers internationally. Today, about 50 % of all U.S. digital radiography brands are based on SUNI designed and manufactured private label digital radiography sensors. Several thousand SUNI digital radiography sensors have been sold since their introduction in 1997. In 2002, SUNI introduced Dr. SUNI brand digital radiography systems in Europe and Asia. The Dr. SUNI Digital Radiography System is sold with clinical software. "The reception of Dr. SUNI by our international dealers has been great. Europe and Asia are extremely price competitive and we started off well even with the strong U.S. dollar being somewhat of an obstacle," stated Mr. Suni. Suni Medical Imaging, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Suni Imaging Microsystems, Inc., a privately held U.S. company with offices in Silicon Valley and Europe. Established in 1995, SUNI's core competency in silicon image sensor chip design and manufacturing uniquely differentiates it from other digital radiography system manufacturers worldwide. SUNI designs, manufactures, tests, and services its products in its ISO 9001 certified Silicon Valley facility. SUNI's market focus is in Digital Dentistry and Mammography.